Regex Tester

Test regular expressions against sample text with live matches.

Iterate on regular expressions quickly by inspecting matches, flags, and optional highlighted output in one place.

Input

Matches

Matched 1

1234

Matched 2

2026

Matched 3

03

Matched 4

24

Highlighted Preview

Order #1234 shipped on 2026-03-24.

How to use Regex Tester

  1. 1Enter a regular expression pattern and choose flags.
  2. 2Paste sample text to test against.
  3. 3Review match groups and the highlighted preview as you refine the pattern.

Use Cases

Iterate on input validation patterns without switching to a terminal or IDE plugin.
Test parsing patterns against sample logs, URLs, or data extracts.

FAQ

Which flags are supported?

This tester supports the common g, i, and m flags.

What if the regex is invalid?

The tool reports the regex syntax error instead of failing silently.

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